Free information about Life experience http://e-articles.info/e/s/s/Life-experience/ en-us E-articles.info 2006 - 2009 The afternoon after the 31st of October, after everyone had gotten over the pumpkins and dress ups, my brother and I were walking back home after playing a great game of tennis. It all started when a large group of teens were walking towards us on the footpath. There were tens of them! They were filling up the entire walk way! I had to squeeze in between the group of adolescents and the wall of the road! And they were carrying bags! With what looked like towels! Oh no! But then the scariest part came... by Eva-Maria http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Post-Halloween:-Why-You-Should-Let-Teens-Party-Together/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Post-Halloween:-Why-You-Should-Let-Teens-Party-Together/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:33:17 GMT Life is difficult. Now, most people know that, at least those who have managed to grow up and turn into responsible adults. And there seem to be a lot of tools and techniques for those who, in spite of that fundamental truth, have not given up to try and ease the burden on themselves and on others... by Georg Grey http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/The-Art-Of-Listening/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/The-Art-Of-Listening/ Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:41:22 GMT What is a problem? Everyday we have to deal with issues of any kind: what to wear? what should I say? how to get my money back? how to stay healthy? where to spent corporate money? should we fire this or that worker? etc. These are problems, i.e... by Antony Banin http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Tips-for-effective-problem-solving/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Tips-for-effective-problem-solving/ Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:49:27 GMT What we do on a daily basis does make a difference in our environment.  One person can't do it alone, but if enough people make conscious decisions to do their part, our planet will be saved. We must all participate in the conservation of our planet... by Ana Lorenzo http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Simple-ways-to-GO-GREEN/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Simple-ways-to-GO-GREEN/ Sat, 18 Jul 2009 03:57:32 GMT Japanese cars are known for its quality and style they follow. Not even new cars but also the used cars have a great demand in worldwide automobile market. Japan has been a rich source of used cars for many years and each day thousands of people buying and selling used cars from Japan... by P K Bansal http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Useful-tips-to-buy-best-used-car-from-Japan-/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Useful-tips-to-buy-best-used-car-from-Japan-/ Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:23:37 GMT Volunteering has many benefits not only to the recipient of help, but to the giver as well such, as gaining new skills and making friends.  The Live Your Dream Campaign sponsored by Soroptimist.org strives to help women and girls, and encourages them to be an inspiration to women... by Grace Enderlein http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Volunteering-Will-Enhance-Your-Life/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Volunteering-Will-Enhance-Your-Life/ Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:31:42 GMT    Have you ever wondered whether "having good living with a nice house, a dream job or a luxury car would be enough to consider that you live your life with the so called "right lifestyle"? Or why is it necessary for us to have the right lifestyle? What could that be consisted of, and how is having that going to, not only affect you, but also benefit you?      What is a right lifestyle?  Some people use the words "healthy "or "good" when describing a positive conducted lifestyle. Some people think that a heart-healthy lifestyle is healthy eating. Studies show that a life-long commitment to exercise and not smoking are of great importance to consider also... by Simon Sekhleyan http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/The-Right-Lifestyle/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/The-Right-Lifestyle/ Wed, 11 Mar 2009 06:39:47 GMT I have been teaching the music lessons at the Sir John Colbourne senio's rec centre in Oakville, Ontario, for a little over 3 years now and I would like to share my first experience at the centre with you.Let me start by mentioning that the students are not very old at all (between 60 and 70 years) and are quite active in many other areas of their lives. A few of the students have a little experienc on the guitar, violin, or piano... by James Franczek http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/My-experience-teaching-guiar-lessons-to-seniors/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/My-experience-teaching-guiar-lessons-to-seniors/ Wed, 11 Mar 2009 07:47:52 GMT Wallets are one of the storage devices people consider indispensable because it is keeping your money safe and in orders, you don't need to search all your pockets for finding your cash when the waiter is staring you in the face. People usually pay a great deal of attention to the functions of a wallet before they decide to purchase one. However, even if your wallet is made from leather, which has been using for a long time, at some points you will have to consider that if you should replace it for a newer one... by Tina Black http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-To-Choose-Wallets/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-To-Choose-Wallets/ Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:55:57 GMT Written   by: Alireza Sadeghi Student of Fars Science and Research University   E Mail: asalireza1@yahoo.com   "In the name of God" "Most Gracious, Most Merciful" Four Friends Mouse, raven, turtle and deer were four good friends to each other that lived in a jungle... by Alireza Sadeghi http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Five-Amazing-Stories/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Five-Amazing-Stories/ Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:23:15 GMT Planning the wedding shower is the second exciting thing before the wedding as such, we're talking about a party that is both fun and practical at the same time where the married couple receives presents that will serve them well in their new home. The planning of a wedding shower actually represents the bridal party and a huge opportunity for the bride's close friends and family to relax and share some great moments together. Planning a wedding shower is not as stressful as the wedding as such, the bride is the queen of the day, so every detail is centered around that... by Amurphy http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Planning-a-wedding-shower/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Planning-a-wedding-shower/ Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:31:20 GMT Now that autumn is upon us, with the sun lower in the sky and the leaves turning brown on the trees, Prontopass Driving School have compiled their Top 10 Tips for driving for the season. Use your demisters and heaters to keep your windows clear. Keep your windscreen washer reservoir topped up and use it and your wipers regularly to ensure a clear view... by John Frank http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/TIPS-FOR-DRIVING-IN-AUTUMN/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/TIPS-FOR-DRIVING-IN-AUTUMN/ Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:39:25 GMT Tradition of sending messages in United States is very popular. People from all section of society use this innovative service of messaging. It is well known fact that tradition ways of sending messages are too common to impress everybody, until it contains something special or different... by Keith Cangiarella http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Message-in-a-Bottle-in-United-States/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Message-in-a-Bottle-in-United-States/ Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:47:30 GMT One of the famous and mouth watering are the bakery products. Bakery products are like by people of all ages. Whether old or child all are found of bakery products... by Ray Flores http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Popularity-of-Bakery-Products-among-People/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Popularity-of-Bakery-Products-among-People/ Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:55:35 GMT Your wedding reception is your chance to throw a fantastic party for all your wedding guests and it is very popular to include ‘the personal touch’ with your decorations. Many couples have a theme or a colour scheme, which is incorporated into the day through subtle touches like the flowers, chair covers, wedding stationery and bridesmaids and even your menu choices. Reception Stationery To add a personal touch to your reception why not hand make all of your menu's, place cards, table plans and table numbers? Many couples include a theme into their stationery... by Louise http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Personalise-your-wedding-reception/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Personalise-your-wedding-reception/ Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:23:40 GMT When choosing your wedding invitations you can often become baffled by the large choice of stationery items on offer. First of all you think you will only need Invitations, Table Plan, Thank You Card and Menu’s, but then you start looking at stationers websites where there is a vast range of items on offer and each wedding stationer claiming that every item is a must! The problem is you aren’t that clear on what each item actually is! Below there is a large list containing many wedding stationery items available along with a description: Save the Date Cards: Small cards that are sent out once you know your wedding date. Especially if it is more than one year in advance or it falls on a national holiday weekend... by Louise http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Understanding-Wedding-Stationery/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Understanding-Wedding-Stationery/ Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:31:45 GMT Table plans can require a lot of thought and planning but are a fundamental item for weddings with more than twenty guests. Otherwise it can be a bit hectic with your guests trying to find their own seats. The process of deciding on your table plan can be a bit stressful when you have to consider those that don’t get on, divorced couples and distribution of the better seats between the two sets of family members... by Louise http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Table-Plan/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Table-Plan/ Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:39:50 GMT Personal Safety/Security  Most importantly > Use common sense WHERE you run (public area with good traffic, well lit area, not on secluded trails alone), know WHO you run with (friends, foes, or dogs), HOW you run (without headsets and against traffic), and WHEN you run (daytime preferred, but not at dusk, dawn, or night…people are most vulnerable then). Wherever you are – running on the street, on a running trail, walking in a shopping mall, driving down the street, or even waiting for a bus or taxi or friend - stay alert and tuned in to your surroundings.   Criminals look for an easy target and don’t like noise... by Mike Victory http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/While-Exercising:-Safety-and-Security-Tips/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/While-Exercising:-Safety-and-Security-Tips/ Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:47:55 GMT Having made the declaration that you can never fail, I wish to be very clear. As you develop your plan for mastering your mind power, remember that your mind is a goal-seeking, goal-achieving, mechanical-like entity. It never seeks failure... by Harold L Lowe http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Mastering-Your-Mind-Power;-Do-Affirmations-Help-Or-Hinder/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Mastering-Your-Mind-Power;-Do-Affirmations-Help-Or-Hinder/ Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:55:15 GMT Waxing eloquently on the basic importance of Mathematics in human life, Roger Bacon (1214-1294), an English Franciscan friar, philosopher, scientist and scholar of the 13th century, once stated: "Neglect of mathematics works injury to all knowledge, since he who is ignorant of it cannot know the other sciences or the things of the world." And the ingenuity of his statement is there before us to see, in this Internet era. However, mathematics, in itself, has all the ingredients that make it a universal language shared by all human beings irrespective of culture, religion, or gender... by chand rajeet http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Mathematics-in-Daily-Life/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Mathematics-in-Daily-Life/ Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:23:20 GMT “WHY DO I CHOOSE?” was the question that propelled Monica Garaycoechea and Arne Rantzén to each other and to the birth of their business, Creative Questions. Their journey is an inspiration to anyone who wants to connect to a life that actually works, and their service – http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Why-Choose-the-Creative-Question-Approach/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Why-Choose-the-Creative-Question-Approach/ Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:31:25 GMT In current scenario crime rate has increased, and police is not enough to provide security at every point of time to people and their assets. The reason is increasing graph of crime and criminals. This is the reason behind budding of several Private Security Service providers... by Jim http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Responsibilities-of-Private-Security-Guards/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Responsibilities-of-Private-Security-Guards/ Wed, 19 Mar 2008 21:39:30 GMT We work way too hard at get-rich quick schemes. We miss the formula that drives Multi-Level Marketing. The formula behind any successful business for that matter is lost to us... by Anthony Morgan http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Working-Too-Hard:-Review-Business-Goals/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Working-Too-Hard:-Review-Business-Goals/ Thu, 07 Feb 2008 22:47:35 GMT Random, violent crime rates, although increasing, are still much lower in Europe than in the United States. Murder is rare. On the whole, Europe’s big cities are safer than U... by Alexei Staichev http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-to-Avoid-Theft/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-to-Avoid-Theft/ Sun, 06 Jan 2008 23:55:40 GMT Here are some tips for keeping your stuff safe and secure on an overnight train: - Don’t flaunt your valuables. - Lock your door and make sure that everyone in the couchette understands the importance of keeping your door locked. Conductors usually emphasize this point, but doing it yourself doesn’t hurt either... by Idra Minovich http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-to-Keep-Valuables-Safe-on-Trains/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-to-Keep-Valuables-Safe-on-Trains/ Sun, 06 Jan 2008 01:23:45 GMT Everybody’s talking at me, I don’t hear a word their saying only the echoes of my mind. Is this tune reverberating for you from the early 70’s? It appears we faced lack of listening skills then also. Today what comes into view is our lack of tete a tete communication... by Danielle Vindez http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Listening-Relearned/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Listening-Relearned/ Wed, 02 Jan 2008 02:31:50 GMT If you do what you love, you’ll love what you do. And you’ll feel so much better, even though you may not make as much money. Surveys and studies show across the board that daily going to a job you hate creates stress... by Mr. Rudolph Stateson http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Try-to-Do-What-You-Love/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Try-to-Do-What-You-Love/ Mon, 17 Dec 2007 03:39:55 GMT If we have based our self around self-proving identities of how clever, successful, or happy we are, we are bound to come into conflict with anything or anyone that implicitly or explicitly challenges this assumed truth. The skill of spiritual intelligence is to be what is needed today, what is meaningful in this particular situation, and not to become identified with our last success or previous achievements. Always start afresh with the situation we are in... by Eddie Johnson-Damco http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/The-seven-levels-of-deenveloping-identity/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/The-seven-levels-of-deenveloping-identity/ Mon, 03 Dec 2007 04:47:15 GMT If you lose your wallet, don’t panic. If you lose your traveler’s checks and you remembered the all-important rule of writing down the check numbers and keeping them in a separate and safe place, you can easily replace them in any big European city. Just call the issuer of your checks for details... by Idra Minovich http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-to-Cop-with-a-Stolen-Wallet/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-to-Cop-with-a-Stolen-Wallet/ Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:55:20 GMT An important question for any artist is: How can I built a career and simultaneously be true to myself? This is an important question, and during the twenty years I taught writing, hundreds of students have expressed the belief that success and personal integrity are mutually exclusive. Lifewriting ™ approach to fiction suggests that not only those two qualities overlap, but that the safest, surest, most satisfying way of discovering your true voice, your deepest creative flow, and, ultimately, the development of the most satisfying career, is to be faithful to You. It suggests that Aristotle's famous debate on the relative merits of plot and character is a trick: Plot and character are two sides of one coin... by Steven Barnes http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Seven-Ways-To-Connect-Your-Writing-And-Your-Life/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Seven-Ways-To-Connect-Your-Writing-And-Your-Life/ Wed, 14 Nov 2007 06:23:25 GMT There are a number of popular aphorisms about timing, such as "Timing is everything," "There's a time and place for everything," and "To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose." Likewise, timing is critical for success when deciding which battles are worth fighting. You have to be aware of the political realities, including who has more power, workplace alliances, and the art of compromise and taking your time for the best opportunity... by Ionela Mateescu http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Choosing-Your-Battles/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Choosing-Your-Battles/ Fri, 09 Nov 2007 07:31:30 GMT Becoming someone's confidant at work can be flattering. You feel trusted with someone's secrets. You feel plugged in and are privy to behind-the-scenes gossip... by Ionela Mateescu http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Watch-Out-for-Confidences/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Watch-Out-for-Confidences/ Fri, 09 Nov 2007 08:39:35 GMT Indians shy away from accepting the fact that they will die like all mortals. Since making a will is a tacit acceptance of the fact that one will die someday, Indians shy away from making their wills and die intestate leaving behind inheritances that lead to disputes and acrimony. A will is a documentation of how you desire to distribute your material possessions after death... by Abha Mohunta http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Indians-Shy-Away-from-Making-''Wills''/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Indians-Shy-Away-from-Making-''Wills''/ Mon, 29 Oct 2007 09:47:40 GMT Have You Ever Been Convicted of a Crime? This question is the most agonizing part of any ex-offenders job search. Some believe by being honest they don’t have a chance at getting a job. The fact is an employer cannot legally refuse to hire you because you have a criminal record unless the conviction is directly related to the job for which you are applying... by Eric Mayo http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Advice-for-Ex-Offenders-Looking-for-Jobs/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Advice-for-Ex-Offenders-Looking-for-Jobs/ Wed, 10 Oct 2007 10:55:45 GMT Are you on the right track? You don’t know? I’ll help you if you feel you are working harder and harder, but gaining less and less out of life, you definitely need to read this article, just as starting point. I’ve spent a lot of time trying to understand what’s the most important thing to do to get a satisfied life. I have done my homework and this article is just a small part of the information I have... by Jahiel Yasha Kamhi http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/IT-IS-NEVER-TOO-LATE-TO-UNDERSTAND-WHAT-IS-GOING-ON-IN-YOUR-LIFE/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/IT-IS-NEVER-TOO-LATE-TO-UNDERSTAND-WHAT-IS-GOING-ON-IN-YOUR-LIFE/ Tue, 09 Oct 2007 11:23:50 GMT A growing trend is internet computer addiction among teens. It is not a positive trend, unfortunately, but negative. This kind of addiction among teens is very often destructive and one that could have a major impact on not only the computer addict, but on his or her family and friends also... by Jerome Carter http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Internet-Computer-Addiction-Among-Teens/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Internet-Computer-Addiction-Among-Teens/ Tue, 09 Oct 2007 12:31:55 GMT Everyone likes getting praise, right? Everyone feels good when they are complimented, yes? Isn't that what thousands of managers want to learn to motivate people better and achieve increased productivity, correct? Well, not always. Sure, most of the times these principles apply. But sometimes, if you feel you are getting unearned praised, you might not feel satisfied and motivated... by Ionela Mateescu http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Dealing-with-Unearned-Praise/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Dealing-with-Unearned-Praise/ Mon, 01 Oct 2007 13:39:15 GMT When things go wrong, it's a natural inclination to want to find out what went wrong and hope that someone or something else can be found at fault. After all, you don't want to take the blame and the consequences if you don't have to. And those with more power (i... by Ionela Mateescu http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/The-Blame-Game/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/The-Blame-Game/ Sat, 22 Sep 2007 14:47:20 GMT Not being part of a family in a family-run business can make it more difficult for you—especially in smaller companies with several family members. In bigger companies, the influence of family members will generally be much diluted by the larger workforce and management team. Also, in a corporation, a commitment to shareholders and public record-keeping and reporting requirements will usually provide pressure to make sure family members are qualified and competent in their positions... by Ionela Mateescu http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/When-You're-Not-in-the-Family/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/When-You're-Not-in-the-Family/ Sat, 15 Sep 2007 15:55:25 GMT I'm not going to try and wow you with long drawn out explanations about reality, matter, and the nature of the universe. I'm not going to try and convince you that one theory is more correct than another. I'm not even going to defend Science against Religion or Physics against Mysticism... by Raymond Rheault http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Explaining-Reality/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Explaining-Reality/ Sun, 09 Sep 2007 16:23:30 GMT The terminology is vast, the combinations are endless - here I will go through the basics, then give some examples of the different combinations from http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-To-Choose-Diving-Regulators/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-To-Choose-Diving-Regulators/ Wed, 05 Sep 2007 17:31:35 GMT Sometimes simmering workplace feuds can bubble along under the surface. You know they are there, because of a sense of unspoken tension between two or more people who work together. But often such low-level tensions are ignored in the interest of keeping the peace... by Ionela Mateescu http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/When-to-Turn-Down-Volume,-Find-Someone-Else-to-Do-It/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/When-to-Turn-Down-Volume,-Find-Someone-Else-to-Do-It/ Wed, 05 Sep 2007 18:39:40 GMT Sometimes things simply don't work out. You've done everything you can to solve a workplace problem as an employee, co-worker, or boss. As an employee, you've repeatedly tried to explain, open up channels of communication, apologize for perceived wrongs, clarify what your boss wants, or otherwise improve relationships... by Ionela Mateescu http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/When-Nothing-Seems-to-Work,-It's-Time-to-Go-Legal/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/When-Nothing-Seems-to-Work,-It's-Time-to-Go-Legal/ Sat, 01 Sep 2007 19:47:45 GMT Commonly, you don't think a trusted friend or associate is going to defraud you. You think if you feel close to someone, trust that person with personal confidences, and act in a spirit of good will to help him or her, particularly through a difficult period, he or she will reciprocate in kind. Well, yes, usually, that's the case... by Ionela Mateescu http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Fraud-Happens/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Fraud-Happens/ Sun, 26 Aug 2007 20:55:50 GMT Getting bogged down in the mundane aspects of day-to-day life is the easiest way to become mired in the "small stuff." If a sole proprietor or individual constantly try's to "micro manage" their activities the end result becomes a drop in productivity and not getting anything accomplished for that day, week or even month. Although there are a few areas where productivity and micro managing do take a back seat to work/life balance, productivity is the way to move forward... by Alex Gski http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Letting-Go-of-the-Day-to-Day/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Letting-Go-of-the-Day-to-Day/ Wed, 11 Jul 2007 21:23:55 GMT What do you do when someone you have trusted with information turns around and uses that information to advance his or her own career? Worse, what if that person tries to go into competition with you? The problem can occur whether you hire someone, work with a partner, or team up with someone in your own company. You provide the ideas and leadership; then someone co-opts your ideas or takes the credit. Unless you want to let that person get away with it, you've got to do something... by Ionela Mateescu http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Besting-the-Betrayer/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Besting-the-Betrayer/ Mon, 02 Jul 2007 22:31:15 GMT While everyone talks about being "proactive" as a good strategy, whether you're solving a problem or planning for the future, sometimes the best strategy is to do nothing and wait, even when you are eager to do something, anything. That's because taking no action can seem so powerless; yet at times the power comes in your ability to wait and let someone else make his or her move first. That's what happened to Joe, when his company hired a local software designer, Aaron... by Ionela Mateescu http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/When-Nothing-Is-the-Best-Solution/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/When-Nothing-Is-the-Best-Solution/ Tue, 26 Jun 2007 23:39:20 GMT The items on this checklist should be kept where they are easy for you - or anyone in your family - to locate without too much detective work. 1. Will (original or a copy depending on your lawyer's advice) and estate planning documents... by Lucia Semleeva http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Records-and-Documents-You-Need-at-Home/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Records-and-Documents-You-Need-at-Home/ Sun, 24 Jun 2007 01:47:25 GMT Here is the acid test for what you should store in your safe deposit box according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC): Would you be in deep trouble without this item? If the answer is yes, it goes in the box. Staying out of "deep trouble" by storing your valuables at a bank is relatively affordable. Depending on the size of the safe deposit box, and on your bank, a year's rental will cost from $25 to $90... by Lucia Semleeva http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/What-to-Keep-in-Your-Safe-Deposit-Box/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/What-to-Keep-in-Your-Safe-Deposit-Box/ Sun, 24 Jun 2007 02:55:30 GMT If you haven't cooked much, or at all, or haven't been near the kitchen for a very long time, there's no reason you can't start now. Take this checklist to the kitchenware section of your favorite store and you'll come home with the basic tools to stock your kitchen and whip up a few simple and delicious meals. BACHELOR'S BASICS 1... by Gwale Domotel http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Kitchen-Equipment:-What-to-Have-on-Hand/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Kitchen-Equipment:-What-to-Have-on-Hand/ Sun, 24 Jun 2007 03:23:35 GMT Dictionaries, like people, have different personalities. Keep this in mind when you're in search of the right one for your reference shelf. Think about the way you plan to use your dictionary to help you decide which features are important to you... by Lucia Semleeva http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-to-choose-a-dictionary/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-to-choose-a-dictionary/ Sun, 24 Jun 2007 04:31:40 GMT Next to common sense, your best personal safety tool just might be your "uncommon sense," your intuition. Take yourself seriously if you sense danger or have a bad feeling about a person or situation. Do not be embarrassed or afraid to offend: Get away immediately... by Robin Sapp http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-to-Avoid-Being-a-Victim:-AT-HOME/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-to-Avoid-Being-a-Victim:-AT-HOME/ Sat, 23 Jun 2007 05:39:45 GMT Almost everybody hates to do filing. It's not the sheer boredom of the task that makes it so awful, it's the agony of facing all those pieces of paper that require your Solomon-like wisdom: Keep this or throw it away? If I keep it, where should I file it? If I file it, how will I know how to find it again? Creating a well-organized place for your files will make the job more bearable, and may help establish a regular filing session before paperwork builds up to an overwhelming pile. 1... by Lucia Semleeva http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Nine-Steps-to-Organize-Your-File-Cabinet/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Nine-Steps-to-Organize-Your-File-Cabinet/ Sat, 23 Jun 2007 06:47:50 GMT If you wouldn't know a bobbin from a bobby pin, and you visit your tailor more often than your mother across town, this list is for you. When a winter coat suddenly pops a button, or the heel of a shoe yanks out the hem of a skirt, where do you turn? You just open up that old cookie tin you prudently stocked with the following: 1. Package of needles in assorted sizes... by Gwale Domotel http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/A-Sewing-Kit-for-Basic-Repairs/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/A-Sewing-Kit-for-Basic-Repairs/ Sat, 23 Jun 2007 07:55:55 GMT Few things are as frustrating as needing the answer to a fairly straightforward question - Who directed Shane? Where is Mozambique? Who said "a foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds?" - and not being able to find the answer quickly without calling the public library or firing up your computer. When you've got the right books on your reference shelf, the answers you need are at your fingertips. Here are the standard reference books you'll reach for again and again: 1... by Lucia Semleeva http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/A-Reference-Library/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/A-Reference-Library/ Sat, 23 Jun 2007 08:23:15 GMT You never know when you might have a flat tire, a mechanical breakdown, or another roadside emergency. Thinking about emergencies ahead of time makes them much easier to deal with when they occur. Stock your car with the items on this checklist and you'll be prepared to handle whatever comes along... by Gwale Domotel http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/What-to-Carry-in-Your-Car/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/What-to-Carry-in-Your-Car/ Sat, 23 Jun 2007 09:31:20 GMT 1. Stay alert to your surroundings. Take note of who is behind and ahead of you... by Robin Sapp http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-to-Avoid-Being-a-Victim:-IN-PUBLIC/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-to-Avoid-Being-a-Victim:-IN-PUBLIC/ Fri, 22 Jun 2007 10:39:25 GMT 1. Staying calm is your best defense because you'll be better able to judge the situation and consider your options. 2... by Robin Sapp http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-to-Avoid-Being-a-Victim:-IF-YOU-ARE-ATTACKED/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-to-Avoid-Being-a-Victim:-IF-YOU-ARE-ATTACKED/ Fri, 22 Jun 2007 11:47:30 GMT When your wallet is stolen, you have two major issues to deal with. They are (to paraphrase the old Jack Benny joke) your money and your life. A thief with your driver's license and credit cards can use the contents of your wallet to obtain a new set of identification documents in your name - making your funds and your credit line completely accessible... by Robin Sapp http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/If-Your-Wallet-Is-Stolen-.-.-./ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/If-Your-Wallet-Is-Stolen-.-.-./ Fri, 22 Jun 2007 12:55:35 GMT Here are the top twenty home-safety items recommended by the National Safety Council. Every item you have on hand decreases the risk that someone in your home will die or be injured in a preventable accident. 1... by Robin Sapp http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Top-Twenty-Safety-Items-for-Your-Home/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Top-Twenty-Safety-Items-for-Your-Home/ Fri, 22 Jun 2007 13:23:40 GMT The secret to coping as calmly as possible with an emergency is to be ready before it happens. Earthquakes, hurricanes, blizzards, and other natural disasters are unnerving enough. When they cut off access to power, water, groceries, and other necessities, they can be both frightening and disorienting... by Robin Sapp http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/What-to-Keep-in-a-Disaster-Kit/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/What-to-Keep-in-a-Disaster-Kit/ Fri, 22 Jun 2007 14:31:45 GMT The axiom that work expands to fill the time available can be applied equally well to storage: papers, files, and miscellaneous clutter expand to fill all available space. A messy desk and chaotic filing system waste time and siphon productivity - and sanity. Once you've worked your way through this checklist, you'll have a workspace that makes you look forward to getting down to business every day, whether in your study at home or at the office... by Lucia Semleeva http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Nine-Steps-to-Organize-Your-Workspace/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Nine-Steps-to-Organize-Your-Workspace/ Fri, 22 Jun 2007 15:39:50 GMT Raise your hand if you open your closet each morning and serenely retrieve the very garment you had in mind. (Martha Stewart, put your hand down.) For the rest of us, this doesn't have to be a fantasy... by Lucia Semleeva http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Nine-Steps-to-Organize-Your-Clothes-Closet/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Nine-Steps-to-Organize-Your-Clothes-Closet/ Fri, 22 Jun 2007 16:47:55 GMT Communication breakdowns are at the heart of so many conflicts and foul-ups. They can occur at every stage of a communication from sender to recipient and back again. From wrong assumptions to wrong information that shapes a message to misunderstandings and misinterpretations when you "get"—or maybe don't "get"—it, the possibilities for mix-ups are endless... by Ionela Mateescu http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Keep-Your-Message-Clear/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Keep-Your-Message-Clear/ Fri, 22 Jun 2007 17:55:15 GMT Since you can't guarantee an intruder won't get into your home, it's important to think strategically about hiding valuable items inside. Indoors, your best defense is a good offense: make the burglar's job as difficult as possible. THE WORST PLACES TO HIDE VALUABLES 1... by Robin Sapp http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Best-and-Worst-Places-to-Hide-Valuables/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Best-and-Worst-Places-to-Hide-Valuables/ Thu, 21 Jun 2007 18:23:20 GMT No matter what kind of work you do, or how good it feels to come home after a rough day at the office, safety statistics suggest you'd be better off staying at work. More people in this country die from accidents at home than at work - five times as many! More people are disabled in home accidents than in work injuries and car crashes combined. National Safety Council president Jerry Scannell stresses that all home accidents are preventable... by Robin Sapp http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Common-Home-Accidents-and-How-to-Avoid-Them/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Common-Home-Accidents-and-How-to-Avoid-Them/ Thu, 21 Jun 2007 19:31:25 GMT Whether you view sheets and towels as essential elements of household decor or think of them in strictly utilitarian terms, stocking your linen closet with attractive, good-quality sheets and towels is both practical and satisfying. Here's what you should have on hand. BED LINENS Considering that a third of our lifetime is spent in bed, sheets and pillowcases that feel good next to the skin also make a big difference on a daily basis... by Lucia Semleeva http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Stocking-a-Linen-Closet/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Stocking-a-Linen-Closet/ Thu, 21 Jun 2007 20:39:30 GMT If you'd like to avoid being taken for a ride (and we don't mean a test drive) the next time you buy a new car, do some homework first. Consumer advocate W. James Bragg describes the smart car buyer as someone who "doesn't rely on the salesman for important information... by Gwale Domotel http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/What-to-Consider-Before-You-Talk-to-a-Car-Dealer/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/What-to-Consider-Before-You-Talk-to-a-Car-Dealer/ Thu, 21 Jun 2007 21:47:35 GMT 1. Lock your door and keep the windows rolled up. Always lock the doors when you park your car, no matter where you are or how brief a time you'll be away... by Robin Sapp http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-to-Avoid-Being-a-Victim:-IN-THE-CAR/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-to-Avoid-Being-a-Victim:-IN-THE-CAR/ Wed, 20 Jun 2007 22:55:40 GMT Take the following precautions whenever you're going to be away for an extended time. You can discourage intruders by creating the impression that someone is in the house or will return shortly. 1... by Robin Sapp http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Securing-Your-Home-While-You-are-Away/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Securing-Your-Home-While-You-are-Away/ Wed, 20 Jun 2007 23:23:45 GMT Look up the numbers below before you need them (most emergency numbers are on the first page of your local phone book) and keep them near your home telephone. To make sure emergency numbers are easy to find when you need them, laminate a list and attach it to the refrigerator, or tape it inside a cabinet door near the phone. Include important information that anyone calling from your home would need to report in an emergency, such as your street address and phone number... by Robin Sapp http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Important-Numbers-to-Keep-by-Your-Phone/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Important-Numbers-to-Keep-by-Your-Phone/ Tue, 19 Jun 2007 01:31:50 GMT Many of us "sort" our photographs by dumping them into shoeboxes or shopping bags anticipating the lazy, rainy afternoon we'll spend leisurely catching up on our photo albums. The fact is, it would take a rain of biblical proportions - forty days and forty nights - to make the time for this project and the longer you await the perfect day, the more jumbled those boxes and bags become. Stop waiting: get those photos organized now and then go out and take some more - rain or shine! 1... by Lucia Semleeva http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-to-Organize-Your-Photographs/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-to-Organize-Your-Photographs/ Tue, 19 Jun 2007 02:39:55 GMT Your owner's manual is the best and most authoritative guide to maintaining your car; different makes and models require specific services at varying intervals. Reading the manual will ensure that you keep up with vital maintenance and also help prevent your being "taken" by mechanics who might try to sell you services you don't actually need. If you don't have an owner's manual, this checklist can be your guide to the essential maintenance every vehicle must receive... by Gwale Domotel http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Car-Maintenance-Checklist/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Car-Maintenance-Checklist/ Tue, 19 Jun 2007 03:47:15 GMT A good mechanic does much more than repair broken cars. You should also expect this person to charge fair prices, have your car ready when promised, stay up-to-date on automotive technology, and discuss your vehicle's problems in terms you can understand. Any mechanic who can't meet these standards doesn't deserve your business... by Gwale Domotel http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-to-Find-a-Good-Mechanic/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-to-Find-a-Good-Mechanic/ Sat, 16 Jun 2007 04:55:20 GMT When you're stocking your medicine cabinet, think about common illnesses and discomforts. First shop for those and then add any other over-the-counter medications required by members of your family. If you stock up on the items on this checklist, you'll be prepared to cope with a wide range of minor maladies... by Robin Sapp http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/What-to-Keep-in-Your-Medicine-Cabinet/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/What-to-Keep-in-Your-Medicine-Cabinet/ Fri, 15 Jun 2007 05:23:25 GMT Every family should have at least two well-stocked first aid kits. Keep one in your car and one at home, in a spot where you can get to it easily but small children cannot. (And don't forget to take the first aid kit when your family goes away on vacation... by Robin Sapp http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/What-to-Keep-in-a-First-Aid-Kit/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/What-to-Keep-in-a-First-Aid-Kit/ Fri, 15 Jun 2007 06:31:30 GMT With the right ingredients in your pantry, fridge, and freezer you can always have the makings of a quick, easy, and delicious dinner, even on a busy weeknight. Take this checklist to the grocery store and you'll be surprising family and friends with your ability to pull dinner from thin air. IN YOUR CABINET 1... by Gwale Domotel http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Dinner-from-Thin-Air:-A-Kitchen-Pantry-Checklist/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Dinner-from-Thin-Air:-A-Kitchen-Pantry-Checklist/ Fri, 15 Jun 2007 07:39:35 GMT We read about leaks in government and business all the time. Someone expresses his or her disapproval by leaking a memo or embarrassing story, and most of the time the leaker isn't caught and it's not worth pursuing. While many of the big stories of secret information that leaks end up on the evening news, everyone has private thoughts or personal information they don't want shared with others at work... by Ionela Mateescu http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/When-There's-a-Betrayer-in-the-Group/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/When-There's-a-Betrayer-in-the-Group/ Tue, 12 Jun 2007 08:47:40 GMT Even fender benders can be upsetting and affect our ability to think clearly. Consider keeping a copy of this checklist in your glove compartment so you can follow it if you are involved in any kind of accident. 1... by Gwale Domotel http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/What-to-Do-if-you-have-an-Accident/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/What-to-Do-if-you-have-an-Accident/ Sun, 10 Jun 2007 09:55:45 GMT Certainly in today's fast-paced and changing business world, it makes sense to change the rules. You've got to adapt, and change, innovation, reengineering, transformation, and like words have a with-it cachet. Though people often resist saying goodbye to old habits, in time, most will change, and generally change is for the good, since it leads to better ways of doing things... by Ionela Mateescu http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/When-Somebody-Wants-to-Change-the-Rules/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/When-Somebody-Wants-to-Change-the-Rules/ Sun, 10 Jun 2007 10:23:50 GMT There's no foolproof way to foil a clever or determined burglar. But there are several things you can do to protect your home from a crook who's looking for an easy mark. According to the National Crime Prevention Council, half of all burglaries occur because residents have neglected to lock doors and windows - proof that minimal security can make a big difference... by Robin Sapp http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Everyday-Burglar-Proofing-for-Your-Home/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Everyday-Burglar-Proofing-for-Your-Home/ Fri, 08 Jun 2007 11:31:55 GMT If conflicts at work mushroom, feuds can turn into vendettas and spiral far beyond the original problem. Even some attempts to resolve them can backfire, as the blame game creates more and more victims. In such cases, even if you are not at fault, it is best to deal with blame and false allegations in a calm, cool, strategic way, or risk being caught in the undertow... by Ionela Mateescu http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/When-a-Problem-Spirals-Out-of-Control/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/When-a-Problem-Spirals-Out-of-Control/ Fri, 18 May 2007 12:39:15 GMT Loneliness is stressful; solitude is not. Loneliness comes from a lack of truly intimate relationships with friends or family members. (In this case, intimacy refers to sharing deep feelings, fears, and so on... by Brandon Fitzchperich http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-to-Avoid-Loneliness/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-to-Avoid-Loneliness/ Fri, 18 May 2007 13:47:20 GMT I come through the door of my apartment after a long and exhausting day at work and have just put down my briefcase when the phone rings. ‘My name is Kerner. I’m from AOP Insurance and I would like to ask whether you are satisfied with your present insurance,’ says a voice on the other end of the line... by Julio Kinderman http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/The-man-from-the-insurance-company/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/The-man-from-the-insurance-company/ Sun, 04 Mar 2007 14:55:25 GMT My grandfather used to say that if you are a craftsman, you will never be short of work. For him, a craftsman was anyone who worked with their hands – whether joiner, stonemason, painter or electrician. They all have one thing in common: everyone needs them at some time in their lives... by Julio Kinderman http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Craftsmen-wanted/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Craftsmen-wanted/ Wed, 28 Feb 2007 15:23:30 GMT 'Alpenresidenz. Kärntnerturm. My... by Julio Kinderman http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Fully-booked/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Fully-booked/ Tue, 27 Feb 2007 16:31:35 GMT I take a look at my desk planner and see that between Marketing plan update, 10.00–11.15 am and 2... by Julio Kinderman http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Language-lessons-at-the-florists/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Language-lessons-at-the-florists/ Wed, 21 Feb 2007 17:39:40 GMT Once a year I visit a pet store, usually shortly before Christmas. I don’t go there because I’m planning to give someone a pet as a Christmas present, but because we already have a pet – our tomcat Benjamin. Every Christmas, he gets his favourite present – a plastic pot of fish food! Pet stores always make me slightly uneasy... by Julio Kinderman http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Cats-would-buy-goldfish-flakes/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Cats-would-buy-goldfish-flakes/ Wed, 21 Feb 2007 18:47:45 GMT This is the fourth shoe shop I have entered today. I’m looking for elegant men’s shoes in brown, and I think I might just be in luck here. I’ve seen a pair I like in the window... by Julio Kinderman http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Two-customers-less/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Two-customers-less/ Sun, 18 Feb 2007 19:55:50 GMT Make yourself at home, it says on the front of the hotel brochure I am skimming through, balancing it on my knees between my palmtop and my briefcase on the worn back seat of a taxi. We are all cosmopolitan nowadays. Far from being pure luxury, it's a necessary evil for many businesspeople... by Julio Kinderman http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Make-yourself-at-home/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Make-yourself-at-home/ Wed, 14 Feb 2007 20:23:55 GMT My last mobile phone bill was alarmingly high, so I decided to ask my provider to send me a so-called itemized bill. Quite a simple request – at least that’s what I thought until I dialled the freefone number. I was just about to state my name and the purpose of my call when I realized that the friendly voice on the other end of the line was a recorded message... by Julio Kinderman http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Please-hold-the-line/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Please-hold-the-line/ Thu, 08 Feb 2007 21:31:15 GMT  ‘Everyone has a use for a bottle of wine,’ says Elke Kramer, the marketing manager. ‘Or has anyone got a better idea?’ she asks, looking inquiringly round at us. It’s early November, and the management is holding its monthly meeting in corpore... by Julio Kinderman http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Project-Christmas-gifts-for-our-customers/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Project-Christmas-gifts-for-our-customers/ Thu, 08 Feb 2007 22:39:20 GMT A dull and chilly November day is drawing to a close, and I know that just a few rays of warm sunshine would do wonders to brighten my mood. However, the meteorologists are predicting more of the same grey, foggy weather over the next couple of days, so after work, I steer my car in the direction of the ‘Caribbean Sun’, my local tanning salon. Here, I hope to grab a few minutes of warming and heartening sunshine – even if it is artificial... by Julio Kinderman http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Cool-Caribbean-dream/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Cool-Caribbean-dream/ Sat, 13 Jan 2007 23:47:25 GMT Even though I am a businessman who spends a lot of his time travelling, I do occasionally find the time to stroll through the menswear department of one of the big clothing stores. Today, it’s leisurewear I’m looking for – I get enough of suits and ties at work! Though the marketing experts definitely wouldn’t put me in the category ‘Young Men’, that’s the department I make for, hoping they won’t give me weird looks. Hip-hop is booming from the oversized loudspeakers mounted next to a poster showing a young, good-looking man... by Julio Kinderman http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Wanted-~-fashion-consultant/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Wanted-~-fashion-consultant/ Wed, 10 Jan 2007 01:55:30 GMT  ‘Flight LJ is now ready for boarding,’ the smartly dressed female airline employee croaks into the microphone. You can tell who is not a frequent flyer; they are the ones who all immediately jump up. Those who fly regularly remain calmly in their seats and carry on reading their newspapers... by Julio Kinderman http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/We-hope-you-have-enjoyed-flying-with-us/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/We-hope-you-have-enjoyed-flying-with-us/ Thu, 28 Dec 2006 02:23:35 GMT On the one hand, I really enjoy visiting my grandmother in her retirement home, because she really means the world to me, but on the other, I hate the clinical atmosphere at ‘Zur Linde’, her retirement home. My grandmother knows this, but she always says: ‘Leave it, dear. Everyone here is really quite nice... by Julio Kinderman http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/In-the-retirement-home/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/In-the-retirement-home/ Wed, 27 Dec 2006 03:31:40 GMT As I frequently attend seminars and also conduct them myself, I know many seminar hotels all over the world. However, most hotels award themselves the title ‘seminar hotel’ all too glibly, as the following story shows. It is 11 pm in Zurich when I turn into the drive of the hotel where I will be holding a two-day seminar... by Julio Kinderman http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/No-overhead-projector-required/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/No-overhead-projector-required/ Sun, 24 Dec 2006 04:39:45 GMT Brrrinng! goes the doorbell. Exactly 35 minutes ago, I ordered a Pizza Quattro Stagione, a Pizza Margharita, two Insalata Caprese and two portions of tiramisu. Some evenings, when we aren’t in the mood to go out to a restaurant or are just too lazy to cook, I phone the pizza service ‘around the corner’... by Julio Kinderman http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Pizza-Quattro-Cartone/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Pizza-Quattro-Cartone/ Sat, 23 Dec 2006 05:47:50 GMT One rainy Sunday afternoon, I was doing my crossword puzzle when one of the clues gave me the idea of going to a perfumery. The clue read ‘10 Across, Animal with an unpleasant smell (5)’. My train of thought is sometimes as difficult for others to follow as the clues to a crossword puzzle... by Julio Kinderman http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/An-overdose-of-perfume/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/An-overdose-of-perfume/ Sat, 23 Dec 2006 06:55:55 GMT We all need to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life once in a while, to relax and get away from it all. Unfortunately, when we arrived at the car park in front of the mountain railway station where we hoped to flee the world of business for the world of relaxation, we saw that thousands of others had had exactly the same idea. ‘Drive down to the end of the car park, and someone will direct you to a parking space, sir,’ a car park attendant dressed from head to foot in fluorescent colours calls to me through the window... by Julio Kinderman http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/A-trip-to-the-mountains/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/A-trip-to-the-mountains/ Fri, 15 Dec 2006 07:23:15 GMT It’s Sunday, and I’m doing what I always do on Sundays, namely reading the newspapers. Like most people, I skip the adverts, and rarely does one ever catch my eye. But today is different, and it’s all my girlfriend’s fault... by Julio Kinderman http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/35000-euros-and-no-takers/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/35000-euros-and-no-takers/ Thu, 14 Dec 2006 08:31:20 GMT A survey found that most executives, if asked what their weak points are, would answer ‘I’m not very patient.’ Sitting in my doctor’s waiting room, I suddenly remember that survey. At least I’m not alone... by Julio Kinderman http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Take-a-seat-in-the-waiting-room/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Take-a-seat-in-the-waiting-room/ Thu, 14 Dec 2006 09:39:25 GMT … it said on the menu board in front of the restaurant. Whenever I read anything like this, I wonder what the Human Rights Commission in The Hague would have to say about such signs. It seems obvious to me that all guests are welcome in a restaurant, irrespective of age and height... by Julio Kinderman http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Children-welcome/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Children-welcome/ Wed, 13 Dec 2006 10:47:30 GMT What do you do when you need a toilet and you are not at home? Of course you can dive into a hotel or a restaurant, but somehow that often makes me feel like a parasite. I’m afraid the head waiter is going to throw me out with the words: ‘Our washrooms are only for our paying guests, sir!’ In most places, they simply don’t appreciate how problematic a full bladder can be. So, if like me, you don’t fancy trying to sneak into a hotel or restaurant unnoticed, your only alternative will be public conveniences... by Julio Kinderman http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/The-smallest-room:-a-horror-scenario/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/The-smallest-room:-a-horror-scenario/ Mon, 11 Dec 2006 11:55:35 GMT ‘Coffee, tea, mineral water, Coke, sandwiches!’ Whenever I hear these words on a train, I automatically start grabbing deep breaths, because I know, as sure as the train’s arrival and departure times, that ‘he’ is going to smell of sweat. Knowing what’s coming, I hold my breath until he has gone past. ‘He’ is the waiter, and when he arrives I always have the same two choices: either I can opt for a session of intensive lung training (my record for holding my breath stands at 51 seconds) or subject my olfactory organ to an endurance test under extreme conditions... by Julio Kinderman http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Coffee-tea-mineral-water-Coke-and-sandwiches/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Coffee-tea-mineral-water-Coke-and-sandwiches/ Sat, 09 Dec 2006 12:23:40 GMT  ‘Name?’ ‘Kinderman. I booked a table two weeks ago,’ I tell the head waiter, who is disguised as the perfect officer and gentleman. He clicks the nib of his cheap plastic biro in and out as he scans the pages of illegible entries in his thick reservations book in search of my name... by Julio Kinderman http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/With-the-compliments-of-the-chef/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/With-the-compliments-of-the-chef/ Mon, 04 Dec 2006 13:31:45 GMT I attend a week-long management seminar entitled ‘Management through emotional competence’. It is 8 o’clock in Bavaria and I enter the seminar hotel where the event is due to begin at 9 am. At the reception desk, I introduce myself and explain that I will be participating in the seminar... by Julio Kinderman http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/A-little-light-refreshment/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/A-little-light-refreshment/ Sat, 02 Dec 2006 14:39:50 GMT  ‘Dear customers, today our master butcher recommends our prime quality calf’s liver, one hundred grams for just 1 euro 85 cents . And, for the whole of August, we have a special offer on our bumper pack of sanitary towels.’ Not that voice again, I think as I steer my oversized trolley determinedly on the shortest route to the soft drinks section... by Julio Kinderman http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/At-the-supermarket/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/At-the-supermarket/ Fri, 01 Dec 2006 15:47:55 GMT  ‘Dear colleagues! Time flies. Yet another year has passed, and… blah, blah, blah.’ Just three sentences, but from the lips of Herbert Huber, these three little sentences mean the beginning of a very long speech... by Julio Kinderman http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/When-the-boss-makes-a-speech/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/When-the-boss-makes-a-speech/ Thu, 01 Jan 1970 16:55:15 GMT